Favorite Crochet Bag Patterns for All Occasions

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You can never have too many crochet bags! Whether you’re looking for a small clutch for special occasions or whether you need a great carry-all for your next weekend getaway, the Interweave Editors’ Favorite Crochet Bags Pattern Pack has the crochet bag patterns you’re looking for in one great collection. Each one offers something different and the collection covers a range of techniques. Plus, bags make great gifts!

Above: Mulberry Stripes Bag by Jennifer Olivarez

Each pattern is available individually, or get them all in the collection and crochet yourself a variety of of bags perfect for every occasion.

Cabled Ripples Tote

Who doesn’t love a bag with texture? The Cabled Ripples Tote by Dora Ohrenstein combines post stitches and a ripple pattern that allows for a strong bag. This heavily textured tote is able to house hefty items, such as books, without you worrying about the bag falling apart. Use cotton yarn in a variety of colors like in the sample, or just one favorite shade of yours. This bag is sure to last you a very long time.

Mulberry Stripes Bag

Stripes are among the most classic patterns and never go out of style. Jennifer Olivarez’s Mulberry Stripes Bag takes stripes in a new direction. The front flap of the purse is made up of star-stitch increases and decreases that create a unique scalloped edge. You can combine different colors of yarn to make this project your own. If you are making it as a gift, use your lucky recipient’s favorite shades to create a bag they’ll use time and time again!

Martha’s Vineyard Tote

The Martha’s Vineyard Tote, designed by Anne Potter, is a tote you will want to make and take along for your next weekend away. The easy stitch pattern makes this crochet bag pattern quick to complete. Leather straps add a touch of chic style to the casual tote, while a front clasp ensures that your belongings won’t escape. Whether you’re going to the food store, a sports game, or a local market, a tote is a great thing to have with you!

Brenda’s Basketweave Bag

Messenger bags are not only convenient, but cute, and the Brenda’s Basketweave Bag by Faina Goberstein is no exception. The bag features a basketweave crochet stitch pattern that is made from double crochet post stitches. The stitches give the project a fun and eye-catching texture. The worsted weight yarn provides sturdiness, making it functional for everyday wear. Add your favorite buttons for a personal touch!

Calypso Clutch

Small bags are something that everyone should have in their closet. The Calypso Clutch by Brenda K.B. Anderson will hold all of your essentials when you’re on the go. It clutch features a textured chevron pattern throughout, made from dropped double treble crochet stitches. Magnetic snaps hold the bag closed and a fabric lining ensures a clean look and hides the plastic canvas that gives the bag its structure. Decorative buttons can be added for a fun twist!

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There is a crochet bag pattern for every occasion, whether that be a trip to the beach, a stroll around your local marketplace, or just as an everyday accessory. Bags and totes can be crocheted quickly and be used for years to come. There’s nothing like making a bag your own by crafting it yourself, and these bags are the perfect ones to start with! We hope you enjoy these editors’ picks as much as we do.

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